Access Guide
Learning Resource Centre - Main Site
Kingston College - Main Site
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2AQ
Tel: 020 8268 3052
Email: learning.resources@kingston-college.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston-college.ac.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston Upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
The main Learning Resource Centre is located on the 5th floor of the Main Site.
There is a Training and Open Access Room located on the 8th floor.
There is a Higher Education Resource Room located on the 10th floor.
Parking (Kingston Hall Road)
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.6m (11ft 9in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
This car park has limited parking for staff and visitors.
There is barrier entry with an intercom.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Kingston Hall Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is turnstile access once inside the building.
There is a widened gate 90cm in width available to bypass the turnstiles.
This entrance is for students and staff.
I.D. cards are required for access.
The main entrance is open everyday, 07:00 - 22:00.
Outside Access (Visitors' Reception Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Kingston Hall Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G to 11.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (1 and 2)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located through the foyer, right as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G to 11.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 2.1m (4ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is no access to the Learning Resource Centre on the 5th floor from these lifts.
For level access to the 5th floor please use lift 3 or 4.
Lift (3 and 4)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located through the foyer, left as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G to 11.
The lift is 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 2.1m (4ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Learning Resource Centre - 5th Floor)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
This entrance has security gates within for entry and exit, 95cm in width.
The doors are secured in the open position during opening hours.
Reception (Learning Resource Centre - 5th Floor)
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Learning Resource Centre - 5th Floor)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Outside Access (Training & Open Access Room - 8th Floor)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Reception (Training & Open Access Room - 8th Floor)
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The Training and Open Access Room is open Thursday 09.00-17.00 and Friday 09.00-16.00.
Inside Access (Training & Open Access Room - 8th Floor)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Outside Access (Higher Education Resource Room - 10th Floor)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
This entrance has security gates within 125cm in width.
Reception (Higher Education Resource Room - 10th Floor)
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The Higher Education Resource Room is open Monday to Thursday 09.00-17.00 and Friday 09.00-16.00.
Inside Access (Higher Education Resource Room - 10th Floor)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
Features of the Learning Resource Centre include: Computer Zones, Quiet Study Zones, Reading Zones, Silent Study Zones, Quick Access Computer Zone and Group Work Computer Zones, Height adjustable computer desks.
Facilities of the Learning Resource Centre include: Learning Support Centre and Careers Office.
Available Assistive Technology includes: Jaws, Dragon Dictate, Reading Pens, CCTV, Read and Write, digital recorders, large keyboards and large computer mice.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
